Research
Current Research Projects
Participating in research can help improve knowledge, care and advocacy efforts.
Below are some current external research opportunities that the Childhood Cancer Association has been made aware of. If you are interested in participating in research projects or surveys, please read below for further information and follow the instructions provided to participate.
Questions should be directed to the contact listed for each project. Please do not contact the Childhood Cancer Association directly.
Please note
The Childhood Cancer Association in no way endorses, has involvement in, or is responsible for the research projects listed. Your participation in any of the projects listed is entirely voluntary.
Should the Childhood Cancer Association be directly involved in any of the projects, this will be stated.
Aim: This study aims to see whether a tailored online-delivered physical activity program can help to increase physical activity levels, confidence, fitness, strength, fatigue and quality of life. For a full description of purpose and rationale for this research and to register your interest in the study, please follow the link:
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Aim: To develop an engaging, age-appropriate and inclusive digital health tool, to help young patients convey the impact of cancer and its treatment on their long-term quality of life.
Participants: This study is open to 13 – 18 year olds, from all backgrounds and health experiences, or a parent of a young person. All activities can be flexible, including online or in-person. Participants will receive a $40 gift card to cover expenses, such as attending meetings at UniSA.
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Aim: The iSTEPPP-ANZ study, being conducted by researchers from the Australian and New Zealand Children's Haematology and Oncology Group (ANZCHOG) Psycho-oncology Committee aims to assess how well these standards are being implemented in paediatric centres across Australia and New Zealand. In collaboration with healthcare providers and parent carers, it also aims to identify five priority Psychosocial Standards to guide future health service initiatives.
Participants: Parents/caregivers of a child who is/was diagnosed with cancer on or after January 2016.
If you have any questions about the project, please contact Associate Professor Maria McCarthy - phone: 03 9345 6866 or email: maria.mccarthy@rch.org.au
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